Ever wonder what you are going to do with the extra square tiles you have sitting in your basement from that bathroom renovation 7 years ago? You can make coasters! Don't have any? They are SUPER affordable and easy to find. I have made many sets of these over the years, with both decorative papers…
My mother-in-law deserves all the credit for this project. Even though we're going to talk about trash cans, it's a very creative and a fun way to decorate. It's also easy and quick, and something you can involve your kids in. My husband's grandmother made these as well, so it's a pass-it-down sort of project. …
Yes, you CAN easily make a pillow!
Project level: Beginner
***If you don’t sew, and have no desire to, but love the idea of updating your house with new pillows, skip to the bottom for a few suggestions of where you can buy some great ones!***
If you are someone who thinks they can’t sew,…
A couple of years ago we went on a lovely trip for my mother-in-law's 70th birthday to South Seas on Captiva Island, Florida. (aside: if you've never been there, it's a great spot for families: www.southseas.com). The beach is gorgeous, and there are tons and tons of shells. Here is a small sampling of what…
Just when I thought nobody I knew was going to have another baby, a friend in town had an adorable girl a few weeks ago. I made her my absolute favorite gift to give: burp cloths. All moms know how vital these are for survival during those first six months, so you might as well…
I find it totally outrageous that I spent over $150 at Staples for new school supplies last year. Now that my children are going into 2nd, 4th, and 6th next year, I've decided to take things into my own hands. Up until this point, I have felt intimidated about sending in second-hand supplies, bordering on…